In 2023, Germany led European non-renewable municipal waste production in thousand tonnes of oil equivalent, followed by the UK and France. The Netherlands and Sweden also contributed significantly. Germany saw a marginal increase of 1.03%, while the UK experienced a stronger growth of 5.33%. Noteworthy are Cyprus and Lithuania, which exhibited the highest growth rates at 68.37% and 24.64%, respectively. Conversely, Italy, Denmark, Spain, and Luxembourg observed declines.
Future trends to watch include:
- Continued growth in countries with high current outputs and those showing substantial growth rates.
- Potential policy shifts favoring reductions in non-renewable waste production could significantly impact future figures.
- Technological advancements in waste management and recycling may alter production statistics.
Top countries in Non-Renewable Municipal Waste Production Share by Country (Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 29.11 | 2023 | +1.81% | +1.03% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 13.26 | 2023 | +4.27% | +5.33% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 11.78 | 2023 | +1.64% | +0.65% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 7.43 | 2023 | -0.58% | -0.64% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 6.89 | 2023 | +1.42% | +1.99% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 6.71 | 2023 | +2.24% | +2.26% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 3.45 | 2023 | +2.78% | +0.84% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 3.45 | 2023 | -0.14% | -0.1% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 3.45 | 2023 | +1.3% | +1.77% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 2.98 | 2023 | +2.54% | +3.11% | View data |
